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Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing: - Eviction/Foreclosure - Unsafe Conditions - Discrimination Public Benefits: - Social Security - SNAP - Medicare/Medicaid Safety: - Orders of Protection - Custody - Other Family Issues Stability: - Expungement - License Reinstatement - Employment Issues
CARPLS attorneys give free legal advice; attorneys do not represent clients in the courtroom. CARPLS attorneys can help with issues related to landlord-tenant, foreclosures, employment, education, consumer debt, and more.
Free legal advice from volunteer lawyers primarily in the area of family law, including adoptions, divorce, child support, Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Guardianship and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits: - Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps) Family Law: - Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities. - Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence Housing Law: - Evictions and lock-outs - Foreclosure defense - Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits - Loss or denial of essential public utilities - Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies Health Care: - Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care - Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare) - Guardianships and Powers of Attorney Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable: - Loss or denial of unemployment insurance - Social Security Disability benefits Tax Law: - Disputes or audits with the IRS - Appeals and cases in court - Protection from Collection - Innocent Spouse Relief - Tax-related Identity Theft - State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue)
The free legal clinic volunteer attorneys provide initial direction and advice related to areas of immigration, housing, credit and finance, domestic violence, and employment law), they are unable to meet these challenges. Clinic services are held virtually, via conference call or Zoom.
Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
Target Area provides guidance on legal matters, helping individuals navigate the justice system with support in areas such as expungement and legal rights.

Services

Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
General Legal Aid
Indo-American Center's Cyriac D. Kappil Legal Clinic is offered as a partnership between the Indo-American Center and the Indian American Bar Association (IABA). Operating the second Saturday of each month, the clinic is intended to connect legal professionals to clients in need of legal assistance but without the financial capacity to afford such services. The staff consists of volunteer members of IABA who are professional attorneys from a variety of legal backgrounds.
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) provides legal services to homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness. Attorneys offer free legal services to assist homeless students or unaccompanied youth primarily. They also assist homeless adults living in shelters and on the street, including the Uptown encampments.

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid
Provides legal assistance for domestic violence, family and elder law, housing, labor and workplace issues, consumer issues, and human trafficking. Specific services may vary by location, contact for more information.

Assists people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from area lawyers and attorneys in specialized fields while also providing compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who come seeking help. Through the CCLS program, the program director matches a client's legal case with an area lawyer who has agreed to represent him/her in the court of law.

CCLS provides assistance in these areas:

-- Adoption.

-- Bankruptcy.

-- Child custody and support.

-- Debt elimination.

-- Employment.

-- Environmental issues.

-- Family Law.

-- Guardianship.

-- Immigration.

-- Landlord-tenant disputes.

-- Real estate transactions.

-- Social security benefits.

-- Traffic accidents.

-- Wills and probate.

Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.

Services

Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Housing Counseling
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid

Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.

Services

Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Housing Counseling
General Legal Aid

Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.

Services

Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Housing Counseling
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid
The Senior Center offers many programs which include: - Senior Citizens Nutrition Program: Congregate and home delivered meals. - Senior Benefits Assistance (BAA Program). - Health Insurance and Medicare Assistance (SHIP Program). - Pharmaceutical assistance. - Legal Aid for seniors. - Transportation for age 60+, anywhere inside city limits. Wheelchair lift vans available. - Recreation: Pool, TV, exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, etc. - Fitness programs: Exercise classes, bowling. - Health screenings: Blood pressure, flu shots. - Telephone reassurance/wellness checks. - Home visits.

Services

General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Temporary Financial Assistance
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Ride Programs
General Legal Aid
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Provides legal services in civil matters such as housing, family, public benefits and utilities for income eligible persons.
Offers legal aid to individuals with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from lawyers in specialized fields while also providing guidance.

Offers to match the caller's legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller's legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.

Services

Legal Information Services
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Housing Counseling
General Legal Aid

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include:

- Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver's licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing.

- SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions.

- Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues.

- Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues.

- Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Services

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance
General Legal Aid